As an outsider, I never understood the appeal of SNL. It wasn't bad back in the 80s and even somewhat in the 90s but it really wasn't that appealing. Maybe it is very American in the sense of if you live there, the humour resonates better?
Most of the time, the mediocre talent comes across as smug. As if they are our "hilarious" betters, dispensing truths via crap jokes. Those who slap their knees at this kind of humour strike me as the same types who believe George Clooney gives sound political predictions.
As an outsider, I never understood the appeal of SNL. It wasn't bad back in the 80s and even somewhat in the 90s but it really wasn't that appealing. Maybe it is very American in the sense of if you live there, the humour resonates better?
Most of the time, the mediocre talent comes across as smug. As if they are our "hilarious" betters, dispensing truths via crap jokes. Those who slap their knees at this kind of humour strike me as the same types who believe George Clooney gives sound political predictions.